IDUKKI: Water level at Mullaperiyar dam reached 136 ft due to heavy rain in the region. The maximum capacity of the dam is 142 ft. A sub-committee will visit the dam to analyze the situation. Kerala government on the last day requested the Tamil Nadu government to open the spillway of the dam.

Chief Secretary Vishwas Mehta wrote to Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary requestion action to carry the water in Mullaperiyar to Vaigai dam through the tunnel once the water level reaches 136 ft and then to spill the water gradually. It has also been requested to inform the Kerala government 24 hours in advance before the dam is opened.

Tamil Nadu had given the first warning regarding the opening of dam shutters when the water level reached 132.6 ft.